New wave of French-Canadians changing the face of Canadian basketball22 février 2019
At 6-foot-5, 220 pounds Arizona State’s Luguentz Dort looks like a basketball player. But, when he opens his mouth, it’s clear he’s different. Dort is the son of Haitian immigrants and he’s part of a wave of first- and second-generation Canadians living in Quebec that are changing the face — and tongue — of Canadian basketball. …

Why Zion's broken basketball shoe is such a big deal21 février 2019
The most exciting basketball talent to come along in years hurt his knee when his shoe fell apart during a big game. Here’s what it means for Zion Williamson’s career, Nike and the business of college hoops. …

Nike 'wardrobe malfunction' causes stock and memes to drop21 février 2019
Duke star Zion Williamson, the potential first overall pick in this June’s NBA draft, was not seriously injured after exploding through his Nike shoe 33 seconds into Wednesday’s NCAA game between his Blue Devils and the North Carolina Tar Heels. …

Pelicans fire GM Dell Demps amid Anthony Davis fallout: report 15 février 2019
The Pelicans have fired general manager Dell Demps. Demps’ firing comes amid the fallout after all-star Anthony Davis said in late January that he would not sign an extension with New Orleans and wants to be traded to a contending team. …

Green: Warriors-Kings rivalry 'coming soon'22 février 2019
Though they completed a 4-0 sweep of the Kings on Thursday, several Warriors players praised Sacramento as a « scrappy, young » team and foresee a rivalry in the making.

George asks Nike about Zion's 'PG' shoe blowout21 février 2019
Paul George said Thursday that he reached out to Nike to find out « what went wrong » with his PG 2.5 signature shoe that Zion Williamson was wearing when he injured his knee on Wednesday.

Jackson: 'Spoiled' NBAers lack love for the game22 février 2019
Former NBA swingman Stephen Jackson is happy that this era’s players have more of a say in regard to where they want to play, but he doesn’t think a lot of younger players have the same love for the game that his generation did.

Report: NBA formally proposes age limit of 1821 février 2019
Reducing the NBA’s draft-eligible age requirement from 19 to 18 is one step closer after the league formally proposed the rule change to the players’ union, USA Today reported.